Supporting Student Research

Overview

DHT Lab Fellows

Duke students interested in deepening their contribution to the developing world can apply to become DHT Lab Fellows. This fellowship funds students for two semesters of course credit with a summer in a developing world hospital. Students focus on the advanced design, dissemination, or development of medical equipment for resource-poor settings.

Pratt Research Fellows

Duke engineering undergrads interested in conducting intensive research on medical devices in the developing world can apply to become Pratt Research Fellows. This fellows program is a great way to deepen your understanding of global health and make a truly long-term impact.

Work Study Students

Work study is a program in which Duke students participate in part-time, paid work in the DHT Lab. This is a great opportunity for gaining relevant work experience in a research lab setting while being exposed to various projects that our lab staff work on year-round. Previous students have successfully worked on various aspects of the Pratt Pouch project, medical equipment troubleshooting charts as well as data analysis.

All students receiving financial aid have a work study expectation as part of their initial financial aid award. DHT Lab oppenings are posted throughtout the year on the Duke List.

NAE Grand Challenge Scholars

Active participants in the DHT-Lab can also apply to become National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Scholars. This exciting and selective program offers the participants the chance to work on their selected projects over an extended period of time. These proejcts align with one of NAE's 14 wide-ranging Grand Challenges for Engineering. DHT Lab coursework, the EWH Summer Institute and the DHT Lab Fellows program can be used to form the basis for a Grand Challenge Scholars application.

Duke-EWH Student Chapter

The Engineering World Health Chapter at Duke gives students design project experience and teaches practical electronics skills. There are projects available for all ability levels and members are presented with a great opportunity to learn from upperclassmen as well as professors.